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Old February 26, 2013, 11:31 PM   #6
Doc TH
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Just keep shooting the .22 until you are accustomed to it. I have found that the .380 has a fairly sharp recoil, and depending on the particular pistol, a 9mm may be more comfortable to shoot. This is in part due to the fact that 380's are "direct blowback" (firing cartridge directly pushes back the slide) whereas in 9mm's some of the energy is used to "delink" or move the barrel down out of firing position. Added to the fact that in general a 9mm auto will be heavier than a .380, the latter may not be more comfortable for you to shoot. Most people find the perceived recoil of a semiauto to be less than that of a revolver. If you are looking at a revolver, be aware that the weight is important: the "airweight" revolvers will not make you happy if you shoot the more powerful ammo (e.g., .38 special +P). Start with ammo called "wadcutters" in revolvers.
Best thing to do is to go to a shooting club or range and try different kinds of handguns. Most shooters will be very happy to let you try their handguns - or you can rent particular types - and in that way you will have a spectrum of handguns to try.
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